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RecruitRecruitment services agreement
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- January 2026
The present Talent Search Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between Horizons Global Technology Pte. Ltd., a Singapore company d.b.a. Remote People (the “Provider”), and the company that is executing this Agreement (the “Client”). . The Client and the Provider are each referred to as a “Party” and together as the “Parties”.
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained below, the Parties agree to be bound by the terms and conditions as follows:
01. Services
Services. The Client desires to retain the talent search services of the Provider (the “Services”) for the job opening(s) of the Client (the “Opening”).
Provider’s Obligations. The Provider shall perform the specific Services, with all due skill, care and diligence, in a good and workmanlike manner, and in conformity with generally recognized industry standards for similar services and all applicable legislation. Furthermore, due to the nature of the Services and its globally distributed team, the Provider will follow a flexible and practical approach and may use its internal resources as well as other third-parties to deliver the Services, in order to ensure effective delivery of the Services, even during peak periods of demand.
Client’s Obligations. To help the Provider provide the Services, the Client undertakes to (i) make available, provide, and/or deliver, on the request of the Provider, all necessary information, materials, context, and instructions and cooperate with all other reasonable requests from the Provider and follow the methodology described below; (ii) ensure that such information, materials and context are provided in full compliance with any applicable laws and regulations; (iii) notify the Provider immediately if any event or circumstance arises that may impact the performance of the Services; and, (iv) bear all undisputed costs related to the Services.
02. Talent Search Methodology
Strategy Development. The Provider and the Client will develop and finalize during a preliminary meeting an executive summary of the Client describing its area of operation and related business information (the “Executive Summary”), a job description with detailed role, salary, benefits, conditions of employment, work location and any other relevant considerations requested by the Provider to carry out the Services (the “Job Description”), and a detailed description of the desired candidate (the “Detailed Description”).
Candidate Search. The Provider agrees to identify a suitable and qualified candidate(s) in accordance with the Job Description and to conduct reasonable, industry-standard, verification of the candidate’s qualifications.
Candidate Presentation and Selection. The Provider commits to introduce to the Client (the “Introduction”) within 2 weeks (10 working days) 3 or more qualified candidates per project (the “First Shortlist”). The Client commits to provide feedback within 3 working days upon receipt of the First Shortlist, and, in case of rejection of all qualified candidates, a reasonable and fully detailed feedback on the reasons. The Provider will support the Client in arranging interviews. The Client shall regularly report to the Provider on the selection progress and within 5 working days after each selected candidate’s interview. Each profile shared with the Client shall remain a candidate introduced by the Provider for 24 months from the date such profile has been shared with the Client. This does not apply if the Client informs the Provider within 5 business days of the introduction that they have previously interviewed or called the candidate for the Opening.
Suitability & References. Following the sending of an offer letter by the Client to a candidate and upon prior written request, the Provider may, when possible, carry out a reference check after having notified the candidate of such procedure. The Client shall satisfy itself as to the suitability of any candidate introduced by the Provider and shall take up any further investigation deemed necessary to ensure their suitability for the Opening.
Engagement. The Provider will offer counseling to the Client and assist in negotiating compensation, final terms, and any aspect of the recruitment process to employ the candidate (the “Engagement”). The Client agrees to notify the Provider immediately of any offer of Engagement made by the Client to a candidate (the “Date of Offer”); and to further notify the Provider immediately of the acceptance of such offer of Engagement by the Candidate, and provide details of the first year gross salary, payment, remuneration, or wages whatsoever (the “Annual Remuneration”), and all other guaranteed payments, including guaranteed bonuses, profit share, overseas premiums, living allowance, the cash equivalent of a company car and all other payments and emoluments payable to the Candidate in connection with the Engagement.
Post-Engagement Support. The provisions of this clause shall apply exclusively when the Client engages the Provider for services other than those described herein, namely, the integration and regular hiring or employment of professionals, presented by the Client to the Provider, who should not be confused with the Candidates described herein. Upon the Client’s prior written request, the Provider, following a feasibility assessment, may prepare full calculation of locally mandatory payroll items and will provide support for drafting the selected Candidate’s labor contract in compliance with local labor laws and regulations. The Client may request assistance concerning applicable probationary period terms, termination notice, and severance system.
Guaranteed Period. The Provider undertakes to provide 1 free replacement, in the event the selected candidate is terminated during the first months of engagement, as specified in the Proposal, provided that the Services Fees has been paid in total by the Client to the Provider. Such replacement shall not apply if the content of the position or the work environment have been significantly modified by the Client during this period, or if the Client has decided to enter into a consulting or freelance relationship with the candidate presented by the Provider.
03. Term – Termination
Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, as set out on the signature page and shall remain in full force and effect until the occurrence of a stipulated termination condition and the full completion of all settlements and payments.
Automatic Termination. In the event there is no progressive nor concrete action taken in the hiring process from the Client within 3 weeks after the last interview was conducted between the Client and the candidate, the Services shall be automatically terminated.
Termination for Any Reason. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason by sending a 30 calendar days’ written notice of termination to the other Party.
Effect of Termination. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, the Parties shall initiate the termination of this Agreement in a manner that complies with the laws and that shall keep protecting the business interests of the Parties.
04. Payment – Services Fees
Services Fees. In consideration of the Services, should an Introduction result in an Engagement, the Client agrees to pay the Provider the services fees as set forth in the applicable Proposal (the “Services Fees”). Invoice for the Services Fees will be issued upon the signature of an offer letter by the selected candidate, or upon the agreement to enter into a consultant or contractor relationship with such candidate. If a monthly fee is agreed, and the Candidate leaves the Client in the course of a month from the Engagement, the full Services Fees will be applicable, without prorating it based on the number of days worked during the incomplete month of employment. Furthermore, if the hired Candidate resigns from the Client for any reason, there will be no monthly Services Fees charged starting from the subsequent month.
Minimum Fees. The Minimum Fees are USD 3,500. Should the Services Fees be lower than the Minimum Fees, the Client agrees to pay the Provider the Minimum Fees.
Payment. The Client shall pay all invoices issued by the Provider within 10 days of receipt, unless otherwise stated in the Proposal. In the event the Client fails to make a payment on time, interest of 1% per month will be charged on unpaid fees more than 10 calendar days past due.
Clear Funds. All payments must be made in cleared funds, without any deductions or offsets, even if a portion of the amount paid by the Client is required by any banking institution, governmental, fiscal, or other authority. If any deductions are necessary, the Client must ensure the Provider receives the full amount due by paying any additional amounts necessary.
Failure to Pay. In the event of non-payment, the Provider reserves the right (i) to suspend the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, without prejudice to other available remedies, or (ii) to terminate this Agreement, provided that it has promptly notified the Client in writing that this Agreement is being terminated for non-payment should the amount remain unpaid at the expiration of 10 calendar days. The Client understands and agrees to reimburse the Provider for all reasonable costs of collection, including attorney fees.
Payment Method. Upon receipt of applicable invoices, the Client undertakes to provide the due payments on time, via bank transfer. Exceptionally and upon the Provider’s prior approval, payment via banknotes and checks may be accepted. Furthermore, Bank Acceptance Bills, Commercial Acceptance Bills, and cash are not accepted as payment methods.
Change of Pricing. The Parties agree that any reasonable change to the amount of any part of the Services Fees shall be notified and documented in writing by the Provider.
Ad Hoc Services : Ad Hoc Services. The Provider can offer the following additional services, upon the Client’s request:
- Job post and CVs forwarding (through international and local job boards, applicable job board(s) will be confirmed by the Provider on a case-by-case basis;
- Background check, through a third-party partner;
- Role-specific test, including personality test, through a third-party partner.
Fees for such additional services will be shared upon Client’s prior written request.
05. Warranty
Contractual Autonomy. Both the Client and the Provider warrant that they have the necessary power and approval to enter into this Agreement. They further warrant that are acting entirely free from any kind of influence, interference, pressure, financial or otherwise, duress or undue influence from any third-party whatsoever.
Contractual Performance. Both the Client and the Provider warrant that they have thoroughly read and understood every clause in this Agreement; that they are not aware of anything in their reasonable control which will or could have an adverse effect upon their ability to perform their respective obligations hereunder; and that they commit not to do anything to hinder or affect the execution of the other Party’s obligations under this Agreement.
06. Liability – Indemnification
False Information. The Provider shall not be liable for errors or omissions in any CV or other information provided by any candidate. The Provider shall give no warranty, whether expressed or implied, in respect of any candidate introduced, and shall not be liable for any failure of any candidate to perform or to comply with the terms of Engagement with the Client, or for any loss, expense, damage or delay howsoever arising from the Introduction to the Client or from their Engagement by the Client. The Client is responsible for obtaining work permits and other permits relevant to its business, including but not limited to trading permits, registration with any regulatory body, the arrangement of medical examinations, and/or investigations into the medical history of any candidate (upon applicability), and for satisfying any medical and other requirements or qualifications required by the law of the country in which such candidate is engaged.
Indirect Loss. To the full extent permitted by law, neither Parties shall, under any circumstances, have any liability to the other Party for any loss of business, loss of profits, loss of reputation or goodwill or for any other form of indirect or consequential loss, whether arising from negligence, breach of agreement, tort, breach of statutory duty or otherwise, notwithstanding of any notice by the other Party of the probability of any such indirect or consequential loss.
07. Force Majeure
Interpretation. The Parties shall not be liable for delays or non-performance of their obligations under this Agreement to the extent that they result from circumstances arising from a unpredictable and irresistible event of force majeure that are attributable to any and all uncontrollable events, which may include but are not limited to: natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics, civil disturbances, government acts, regulations, fraud, strikes, embargoes on transported goods, war, insurrections, acts of terrorism and annulments or termination of licenses, permissions, or authority (collectively a “Force Majeure”).
Response. The Party hence delayed or failing to perform their obligations due to an event of Force Majeure shall take all reasonable endeavors to minimize and avoid the effect of the event of Force Majeure.
08. Confidentiality
Interpretation. The term “Confidential Information” means all information that relates to past, present, and future creation, research, development, and business activities of each Party, their parents, subsidiaries or affiliated companies, and their respective customers, suppliers and other third-party business partners, if any (collectively the “Disclosers”), and all information relating to the Disclosers’ business operation, including, but not limited to, their respective trade secrets, trade knowledge, formulae, processes, business plans, systems, algorithms, software, data programs, training aids, printed materials, methods, books, records, company files, policies and procedures and any other information that should reasonably be understood as confidential.
Non-Disclosure. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, along with any Confidential Information or material obtained during the scope of this Agreement, are and shall remain absolutely confidential between the Parties and shall not be disclosed to any other person or entity, under any circumstance, during the term of this Agreement and thereafter. Any disclosure in violation of this provision shall be deemed as a material breach of this Agreement.
Exclusion. This Non-Disclosure covenant does not apply in the following circumstances: (i) where mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties; (ii) where necessary to share such information with the Parties’ accountants or attorneys; (iii) where disclosure to a governmental entity is required; (iv) where disclosure is required by any legal or regulatory authority by valid legal order; or (v) where the Confidential Information has already entered the public domain by other means, which do not include the breach by the receiving party of its non-disclosure obligations.
Intellectual Property Ownership. Each Party retains ownership of all intellectual property over its materials existing at the time of the execution of this Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, neither Party licenses the use of any intellectual property it owns to the other Party through the term of this Agreement.
Return of Confidential Information. Upon termination of this Agreement or upon written request of the Client, the Provider will ensure any Confidential Information shall be returned to the Client, except to the extent that the Provider is required by law to retain such confidential information or that its legal department requires to retain on legal copy of the Confidential Information, provided that the Provider shall continue to be bound by its obligations under this section.
09. Governing Law – Dispute
Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and construed with the laws in force in Singapore.
Dispute. If any claim, disputes, controversy or discrepancies arises out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Parties shall settle such claim, disputes, controversy or discrepancies, if possible, through mediation in an amicable manner. In case no agreement has been reached out within 30 calendar days, the dispute shall be finally settled through arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) by 1 arbitrator appointed in accordance with the SIAC rules. The arbitration shall take place in Singapore. The arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in English. The arbitral award shall be in writing, and be final and binding on the Parties.
10. Entirety
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Provider and the Client with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior agreements or representations, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof. All Proposal, Addendum or Amendment agreed and executed by the Parties, or any supplementary agreement executed by the Client in connection with this Agreement, shall form an indivisible and integral part of this Agreement, and have the same legal effect. Any ad hoc document or Specification shall not prevail over this Agreement.
Modification. From time to time, the Provider may modify this Agreement. The Provider will use reasonable efforts to notify the Client of any significant change through communications via the Client’s email or other means.
11. Responsible Business Practice
Anti-Bribery. The Provider complies with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and codes relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption. The Provider shall not offer, promise, give, request, or accept any bribe, or engage in any activity that could be construed as an act of bribery or corruption in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
Anti-Money Laundering. The Provider complies with all applicable laws and regulations related to anti-money laundering, and shall not engage in any activity that could be construed as money laundering.
Human Rights and Labor Practices. The Provider adheres to all applicable laws and internationally recognized standards concerning human rights and labor practices, including those prohibiting forced labor, child labor, and discrimination.
12. Miscellaneous
Severability. In the event this Agreement is not consistent with any newly established local mandatory stipulations such as laws, regulations, provisions or policies, the new laws, regulations, provisions or policies shall prevail. Without any effect on the remaining parts of this Agreement, which shall survive and be reasonably construed to carry out the intent of the Parties as evidenced by the terms herein, any disposition, or part thereof, that becomes illegal or unenforceable shall be null and void, and replaced with an enforceable clause, which conforms as nearly as possible with the original intent of the Parties, without any effect on the remaining parts of this Agreement.
Independence. The Parties are independent from each other and this Agreement will not establish any relationship of partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise or agency between them. Neither Party will have the power to bind the other Party or to incur any obligations on its behalf without the other Party’s prior written consent
Notice. All notices and communications given under this Agreement must be in writing and will be delivered through communications via the Parties’ email, a nationally recognized overnight courier service, or certified or registered mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) to the respective addresses specified in this Agreement.